Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Vienna to Tenerife. The landing approach over Tenerife's dramatic volcanic landscape provides more visually distinctive geography than the takeoff. While the Danube departure is pleasant, the volcanic terrain and Mount Teide visible during descent offer more dramatic and memorable views.

During takeoff from Schwechat (VIE), sit on the Right side for the best views. VIE typically departs eastbound (Runway 11L/11R). Right-side seats face north toward the Carpathian foothills and the Danube valley, offering immediate views of Vienna's geography. Left seats face the flat Pannonian Plain with minimal relief. Notable sights include: Danube River (visible as a silvery ribbon threading through the valley immediately below), Vienna city center and Stephansdom district (recognizable urban grid to the southwest), Little Carpathian Mountains (low forested ridges on the northern horizon), Neusiedl Lake (shallow water body visible to the east if climbing slowly).

When landing at Tenerife Sur (TFS), sit on the Left side for the best views. TFS typically lands westbound (Runway 03). Left-side seats face south and southwest during approach, capturing the dramatic volcanic landscape of southern Tenerife. Right seats face the Atlantic Ocean with minimal visual interest. Notable sights include: Mount Teide (visible as a massive snow-capped volcanic peak on the horizon during cruise and early descent, dominating the northern skyline), Tenerife's southern volcanic ridges (dark, barren lava formations with sharp relief visible during descent), Tenerife Sur airport and surrounding arid plateau (tan-colored flat terrain with sparse vegetation), Atlantic coastline with rocky southern shore (visible during final approach).

The flight from Schwechat (VIE) to Tenerife Sur (TFS) takes Approximately 5 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Pyrenees (visible as a linear mountain range with snow patches on north-facing slopes during cruise), then descends over the Iberian Peninsula's central plateau before crossing the Mediterranean coast near southern Spain. The Atlas Mountains in Morocco appear on the southern horizon during the southern leg. The final approach crosses open Atlantic waters with no significant landmarks until Tenerife's volcanic peaks appear.